torpe

Adjective A2 #9760 most common

Translations

  1. clumsy
  2. awkward

Can describe a person or an action.

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Example Sentences

Although he is clumsy with his feet, his dancing ability is impressive.

El mondrigo no entendía por qué todos se reían de él, aunque en el fondo sabía que era un poco torpe.

The fool didn't understand why everyone was laughing at him, although deep down he knew he was a bit clumsy.

El aborujo siempre se tropieza con los muebles porque es muy torpe.

The bumpkin always trips over the furniture because he is very clumsy.

Algunas personas creen que el macuache tiene un corazón de oro, a pesar de su apariencia torpe.

Some people believe that the fool has a heart of gold, despite his clumsy appearance.

Su zangoteo al caminar le hacía parecer torpe ante los demás.

His clumsiness while walking made him seem awkward in front of others.

El borguil del grupo no entendía las sutilezas de la conversación, lo que lo hacía parecer torpe.

The boor of the group did not understand the subtleties of the conversation, which made him seem clumsy.

Su desgarbo al bailar la hacía parecer un poco torpe, aunque se divertía mucho en la fiesta.

Her awkwardness while dancing made her seem a bit clumsy, although she was having a lot of fun at the party.

Whenever something falls, my friend behaves like a clumsy person, awkward and uncoordinated.

Mis maniotas son torpes, así que siempre rompo algo cuando intento ayudar.

My big hands are clumsy, so I always break something when I try to help.